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...tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual is protected by any means without ...the motherboard is the property of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the ...
...tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual is protected by any means without ...the motherboard is the property of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact ...59 3-5 System ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact ...59 3-5 System ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P43-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 -
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P43-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 -
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...Turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - These stickers are required ... antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the local voltage standard. •...
...Turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - These stickers are required ... antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the local voltage standard. •...
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Hardware Installation Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA ...
Hardware Installation Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA ...
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GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x ...BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 5) ... 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have...
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x ...BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 5) ... 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have...
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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket ...8226; Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish ...your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Hardware...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket ...8226; Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish ...your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Hardware...
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Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate. (To protect the CPU socket, always replace ... contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into position. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to the CPU. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into...
Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate. (To protect the CPU socket, always replace ... contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into position. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to the CPU. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into...
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.... Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard....aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler...
.... Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard....aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler...
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.... (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - - - DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to ...Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing dif ferent memory sizes to be enabled if only one direction. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. DS/SS...
.... (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - - - DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to ...Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing dif ferent memory sizes to be enabled if only one direction. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. DS/SS...
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... on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Hardware Installation Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible... to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to...
... on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Hardware Installation Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible... to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to...
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... card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Turn on your expansion card in...
... card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Turn on your expansion card in...
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... removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Hardware Installation Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data...
... removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Hardware Installation Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data...
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... the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: • First make sure the device cable has been securely attached to turn off the devices... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - 1-7 Internal Connectors 1 4 11 3 2 6 13 12 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATA2_0...
... the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: • First make sure the device cable has been securely attached to turn off the devices... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - 1-7 Internal Connectors 1 4 11 3 2 6 13 12 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATA2_0...
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... for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 22 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If...
... for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 22 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If...
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Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Hardware Installation Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed inside the chassis. The pin 1 of the cable is the ground wire). When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it is used to locate ...
Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Hardware Installation Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed inside the chassis. The pin 1 of the cable is the ground wire). When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it is used to locate ...
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... MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off (S5). Hardware Installation System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 9) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, ...CMOS values may not be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. • When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3....
... MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off (S5). Hardware Installation System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 9) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, ...CMOS values may not be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. • When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3....
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For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R - 27 - Hardware Installation Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. For ...
For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R - 27 - Hardware Installation Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. For ...
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... DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have... audio output from the power outlet to prevent damage to your computer and unplug the power cord from the HDMI display at the same time. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 28 - Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local...
... DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have... audio output from the power outlet to prevent damage to your computer and unplug the power cord from the HDMI display at the same time. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 28 - Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local...